Located in Mission, TX, Stepping Stones is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool and kindergarten students in a small city setting.
Founded in 1905, the school enrolls 10 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Stepping Stones has 100% students of color, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools in Texas.
The school's tuition is $25,000 per year, which is above the Hidalgo County average for elementary private schools.
Stepping Stones is recognized for its long history and school resources compared to other private schools in the state.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Stepping Stones often compared to?
Stepping Stones is often viewed alongside schools like The Fun Of Learning Montessori Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Stepping Stones vs. The Fun Of Learning Montessori Center
The nearest high school to Stepping Stones is South Texas Christian Academy (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Covenant Christian Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lavalette International Montessori Institute Llc (1.9 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Lavalette International Montessori Institute Llc
Montessori School
302 S Bryan Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 585-4344
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 585-4344
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Covenant Christian Academy
(Christian)
4201 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-7886
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-7886
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
The Fun Of Learning Montessori Center
Montessori School
11958 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 584-3676
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 584-3676
3.5 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
Taylor Christian School
(Christian)
2021 W Jackson Avenue
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-7574
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-7574
4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 6 students
7001 N Ware Road
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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